Head of Mission

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom UK-Med NGO Full time
Can you provide excellent leadership and management for our humanitarian health programming in Gaza?

Role : Head of Mission – Gaza

Hours : Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery

Pay : £4250 – £5,250 GBP gross per month (dependent on experience)

Duration : Till 31st of December 2024 (funding pipeline dependent), with potential extension

Location : Gaza, with some travel to Cairo, Egypt

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are seeking a Head of Mission to oversee the management and delivery of UK Med’s programmes in Gaza. This role entails leading teams of international and national medics and operational staff to reach programme objectives, taking responsibility for security management and ensuring the prudent and efficient use of financial resources, logistics, and human resource administration, in alignment with UK Med’s processes and partner guidelines. As a pivotal figure, you will be integral in collaboratively developing and updating the programme strategy, supervising its implementation, review, and monitoring. Your responsibilities include forging strong strategic partnerships, essential for delivering comprehensive, integrated, high-quality, and sustainable programmes. This involves nurturing relationships with local and international organisations and initiating innovative partnerships.

Furthermore, you are tasked with cultivating and enhancing leadership skills within the Gaza response team, fostering a workplace culture that encourages staff participation and decision-making, both within the country office and across the organization.

Your experience in managing and coordinating emergency programmes in complex and insecure environments, particularly with a focus on security management, will be highly valued.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

To apply:

To apply, please complete the application process online. Submit a current CV and a supporting letter (1-2 pages) that includes:

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 17th May 2024.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and the hiring manager will review applications as they are received; decisions may be made at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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